Yes, I'm talking about that part of the Entertainment industry that has only been around for little more than a couple of decades.  Video games have fascinated me since a very early age (the first system I remember playing on was my dad's NES, and my love for gaming has grown exponentially with each new game I play.) So what systems do you own, which genres do you like best, and what (if you had to choose) is your absolute favorite game of all time?

I currently own a PS2 and a Gamecube, with a Wii possibly getting added to that rather short list in a couple months. In the past, I've enjoyed games on (starting with the earliest) my dad's NES, my mom's ex-boyfriend's Atari 2600, a Sega Genesis I shared with my sisters (and former stepdad Jimmy) (we even had a joystick pad for it, for when we played Desert Strike), an N64 which I also shared with my sisters, (Jimmy didn't like Starfox 64 half as much as he liked Desert Strike... sadly, our Genesis went on a trip to the junkyard because of poor care on my sisters' parts) a PS2 (this one, my sister Becky took with her when she moved, so I was PS2-less for years), and last, a PS I traded our old N64 in for because I was feeling RPG-deprived.

I absolutely love RPGs, especially the Final Fantasy and Legend of Zelda series.  I also love rhythm/music games such as Dance Dance Revolution, Frequency, Um Jammer Lammy and Guitar Hero.  I've been a fan of Tony Hawk games since Pro Skater 2.  I've loved playing fighting games ever since Mortal Kombat *has fond memories of (back, back, A) "Get over here!!"*  I also like racing games, whether they feature cars, hovercrafts, hoverboards, or snowboards.  I don't really like any other type of sports games... I used to play NFL Blitz, but even then, it was pretty boring to me (IMHO, they made it too easy to get a two-point conversion... BTW, if my friend Cory hadn't wanted to play that game so much, I wouldn't even know what that is.)

My favorite game, if my life and the lives of all my friends and family depended on choosing, is Thousand Arms for the Playstation.  Most of you probably won't know that game, it was pretty obscure, and it's still rare to be able to find a copy (last time I played it, I had to borrow it from Becky, who got it from her boyfriend Patrick, and had to return it by Thanksgiving.)  It's an RPG by Atlus about an apprentice blacksmith named Meis who must find five Holy Flames before an evil emporer can get his hands on them.  It also incorporates a dating minigame (about the closest you're going to get to a Japanese dating sim released in America), which is interweaved very well into the gameplay (in order to get new spells and specials to forge into your weapons, you have to go on dates with the girls to get their intimacy level with you up.)  The fighting system is... okay, but not the best I've seen (only one character can fight at a time, the other two in your party mainly sit back and watch, though, this does have its benifits.  You can have one of your backup characters ready with a Cure spell in case you need it.)  The boss fights are awesome, and the ending is very, very emotional.  (By the way, the contest for my favorite game is a very close call between Thousand Arms, Final Fantasy VIII, and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.)

Anyway, now it's your turn.  What systems do you own, what genres do you like, and what's your favorite game?

I don't really play many games anymore.  My favorites are Devil May Cry and Shadow of the Colossus.  But I don't play them really.  All I play now is Counterstrike and Smash Brothers.

However, when Spore comes out, I will be playing that game religiously.

I have a PS2 but I no longer use it.  I prefer using my iMac for any gaming that I do.

Steph

What systems do you own?
This beast, a WinXP box.

Which genres do you like best?
RPGs, hands down.

I find FPSes amusing and I also like simulation games usually. The open ended rpgish adventure games usually hook me for a while as well.

What is your absolute favorite game of all time?
Adventure Construction Set for the C=64

I used to be a hardcore gamer and RGPer......  Ive played games on everything from the dacassett bassed cinclair computer all the way to the gamecube... never played an Xbox though and have no intention of getting a wii or any of the newer things......

Ive disliked that most game systems sence the snes havnt had allot of light gun type games... you would allways have to buy it sporate and only have one or two games per system that are compatable now adays... so Id go to arcades for that but *Shrugs*

I Started HRT the first time just shortly after GTA San Andras<sp> came out for the PS2... My ex fience bought both a new PS2 and the game for me and I was hooked.... then HRT came and with in 2 weeks the PS2 became a glorified DVD player and all my games gathered dust.... I just dont have what it takes to be a proper gamer anymore  *Shrugs*

I like RPG's and some FPS games. Important things to me are good story, good graphics, sensible game play system and good voice acting and writing. I just finished Fable and it hits on all counts, especially the voice acting and writing.

I did play some online stuff, but I don't really have the time for it any more. If anyone knows any other RPG's that fit my criteria, I'd sure like suggestions.

Dennis

PC - ain't got no game console. Considering a Wii though, for the tennis.

Dennis

Currently I own a PS2 and a computer that I play games on.  I like so many different types of games, it would be futile to start making a list.  In the past, I've had Atari 2600, NES, SNES, Gamecube, PS, PS2, gameboy, gameboy advance, a palm pilot with games, and a pocket pc with games.  I have even programmed several games in the past for both the PC, and Pocket PC.

Melissa

I find myself enjoying videogames much much less on HRT - but I still enjoy them. The games I do still play almost always have female centric characters and storylines.

I love the female characters of Resident Evil and Final Fantasy. My name Brianna comes from a Aya Brea of Parasite Eve, whose storyline moved me a greatly as a child - "The worst foe lies within the self" is a motto for any transsexual.

Now that the male mask is gone I find myself deploring any game with violence, IE FPSs and GTAs. I also find myself free to glory in girly games like DDR - which I never could before.

That said, I have not bought any game or system since starting transition. My financial priorities are elsewhere.

Bri-lala

Bri-lala

  I have a SNES but only one game     When I was younger we didn't have the money to spend on game consoles so I usually just got to play occasionally if a friend had one.  Living in the country meant it was a loooong walk to most of my friends houses if it was even possible so I didn't get to play much.  I know it's kind of corny but I think it would be fun to have some of those older systems and games and catch up on a part of childhood that I missed.

Well I have PC and my son PS2...

So most of the time we play together is Need for Speed serie:  Carbon & Unreground currently
But the Lego Star Wars 2 is absolutely 10+ game

Before Christmas I got a new PC and first game I bought was Oblivion.
And I play currently as female..

I do want to thank you for starting this thread.  I finally got off my but and (finally) ordered an LCD screen for my Pocket PC.  It's been way too long that I've been without it.  I don't even remember exactly how (I may have sat on it or something), but the screen broke sometime in the last year and a half and I never got around to ordering it until now.

Melissa

Hey Brandi.... Ive a whole lot of snes Games... most still in there origonal boxes and in excelent condition... I may be willing to part with a very large number of them......... For a price   >   Muahahahahahahahaha

  LOL...why do I feel like I should consult with a priest before asking about the price?  Honestly I would love to have some SNES games Lynn....how much or what are we talking about?

Quote from: AnomieAssassin on January 24, 2007, 10:45:46 PM
The only game I regret not being able to play is Super Metroid. I'm a big fan of that series.

Oh, that was a good one.  The copy I had got A LOT of use out of it.  Also zelda for the SNES was one of the best in my opinion.

Melissa

Quote from: AnomieAssassin on January 24, 2007, 10:45:46 PM
Super Metroid

I mastered that game.  I could even do the wicked walljumping to get the powerbomb early, as well as get into Meridia before you are supposed to 

Quote from: Melissa on January 25, 2007, 01:44:23 AM
zelda for the SNES was one of the best in my opinion.

Melissa

Yes, I agree, A Link to the Past was awesome, I used to play it all the time on different SNES systems my friends owned, and used to have it when I saved up enough money to buy a GBA and a couple of games, back when I still had the PS.  Right now, though, I'm a little more hooked on Twilight Princess, especially the transforming into a wolf part. (Wolves are my favorite wild animals, when I worked at the zoo, I would stall outside the wolf exhibit for at least 10 minutes during morning cleanup hehe)

Raye

I currently have a Wii (and I suppose Game Cube by extension) a PS2, Gameboy Advance, Nintendo DS,and (my favorite) all kinds of emulators on my compy. 

My favorite games (not in order of preference)

-Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii)
-Guitar Hero 1 and 2 (PS 2)
-Mario Party 7 (Gamecube)
-Dragon Warrior III (Gameboy Advance)
-Super Mario Brothers 2 and 3 (NES)
-Tetris (NES and DS)
- Castlevania II: Simon's Quest

I've only recently begun getting into RPG's.  As a kid I loved platformers, but now I'm liking some of the more mental challenges that can be found in an RPG.

I have played a lot of older games, from the Atari 2600, the Super Nintendo games, up to the original Sony Playstation (and a few other consoles I have forgotten).  Partially this is from having a younger brother who was hooked on gaming, and I was the closest one around to play with him (which was fun, sometimes).  I had favorites when I was younger, but the only games I've ever really been hooked on are Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man (yes, I know, those are old ones).   I don't have any gaming systems currently, but I do have a "plug and play" Pac-Man game that honestly just sits there collecting dust most days...I really am not as interested in video games as much any more. 

Quote from: AnomieAssassin on January 24, 2007, 10:45:46 PM
The only game I regret not being able to play is Super Metroid. I'm a big fan of that series.

Ooh, I love that game. I played it raw, and still occasionally do, trying to see how quickly I can finish it. My best so far is 44 minutes, and I don't see how people can be faster, but they are. I love all the glitching/sequence breaking, like wall jumps (which isn't actually a glitch, but it may as well be, with how it lets you cheat so much), mockballing, and walking through walls and such.

Other great games in my opinion are Final Fantasy games (specifically V-VIII), Star Ocean II, CastleVania games (probably because of how much the recent ones resemble old Metroid games), and Zelda games. Obviously, I REALLY like RPGs, among other things.